Goodbye, Little Green Camera

This is the camera that kicked it all off….the camera that got me into photography almost two years ago.

I’d decided it might be fun to take a few pictures….so I turned up at the photo counter in Walmart and surveyed the long, long row of cameras for sale. Immediately, this green beauty leapt out at me. (Happily, it was at the cheaper end of the counter!) So, knowing nothing about it other than its pretty colour, I told the sales assistant I wanted to buy it.

‘Oh, no you don’t!’ came the reply. ‘Those are always returned. They don’t work properly.’ And she proceeded to try and persuade me to buy any number of other models.

But I didn’t want them. I wanted the green one. So I turned away, dismayed and dejected, and sloped off home, empty-handed.

That evening, the small amount of gumption I possess asserted itself. ‘But I want that green camera!’ I told myself. So, next morning, I was back at the counter. Different sales assistant, different story. A few minutes later, I was walking out the door, the little green camera in my bag.

And you know what? She’s been great. Okay, so she’s not remotely sophisticated. And, yes, she does seize up occasionally and refuse to work at all. Her flash is worse than useless and there’s no point in using her video function because the sound recording is so lousy. But she’s been my constant companion for the last two years; and she’s taken some lovely images. She has a particular talent for twilight shots. And best of all, she’s green. J

Time, however, moves on. I’ve finally decided I require a somewhat fancier point-and-shoot. And my little green friend has performed such sterling service that she’s actually beginning to fall apart. It’s time to allow her a quiet retirement.

I’m not saying we won’t still make the odd outing together. I’m sure we will. We’ve enjoyed each other’s company too much to part completely. And she’s taught me much of what I know about taking pictures.

Best of all, however, she’s green.

A few favourite pictures of the many we've created together....

P.S.  Today I'm taking part in Mosaic Monday, hosted by Mary at Little Red House.  Why not pop on over and take a look at some of the other lovely mosaics you'll find links to there?

Comments

[KathyB]

You have inspired me, Helen. For all these months I have been blaming my mediocre photos on my little blue camera, but now that I see what you have accomplished with your little green one, I see what is possible. Hhmm. . . guess I should have consulted the manual . . .

I concur that you compose the loveliest collages.

K

[jacqueline]

She is so adorable!! I love that gorgeous green too! Helen im loving your little green cammie story and she takes such beautiful photos! :) This really brings back memories of my very first point and shoot camera {a nikon}! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!

[Tracy]

CUTE camera... she sure has served you well, Helen :o) ((HUGS))

[helen]

She is a little green beauty. You made me laugh! So glad you went back so as to be true to yourself...and look at the wonderful results of that....gorgeous photos.

Blessed be
H x

[jeand]

I love this collage - but then I love most of your collages, they're so beautifully put together. I love the twilight ones and the gorgeous one of the cornfield but most of all I like the shot of the fallen leaves on the path in Vermont - it brings back delightful memories. Thank you.

[Rosanna]

Are the catepillar and the slug still "in" the little green camera?

[dixonhillgirl]

It's my DSLR that the caterpillar and the slug inhabit, Rosanna....so no need to worry - they're still snug in their usual home! ;)

[mary carroll]

Just goes to show that it's the photographer and not the equipment that makes a great picture! You are so talented Helen!

[Jamie]

Sweet, sweet story.

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